What do you look for in your CNA's

[jwkwildland]

I recently finished a CNA course, and really want to do well, but all the course did was (in my instructors words) "prepare [me] for the test, not the real world" so im feeling a bit naked since the state test is pretty well lax.

What do you look for in your CNA's?

Operationally? knowledge base?

if you have ever hired one of 'us' then please tell me how you judged who to interview and what you expect them to know, really want to do well. thanks!

[tyvin, BSN, RN]

A pulse.

[jwkwildland]

lol!!

[AngelofLTC]

Just do your best. I really have a hard time when a CNA will avoid call bells or "wait" for someone else to get them. I also appreciate when my CNA's are straight up with me. If you didnt do something then just say so and make an attempt to do it later. Everyone has busy days and should respect the teams' duties individually. Its is also really nice when my Cna's appreciate when I do something for them....it usually leads to me doing more to help is the futute. I hate an entiltled attitude. Your job though may be very different than the jobs my cna's do. Just respect eachother and all team members and you should be fine. One more thing....if you say your paitents are your numer one priority...prove it - not just say it!!

[jwkwildland]

"yo my numba one custima!" -Arnold S. (jingle all the way)

thanks angel.

[jwkwildland]

looking to improve my resume. would you interview this guy for a cna so far?

not finished and slightly altered for identity protection.

advice appreciated.

objective: improve lives of elderly persons by becoming a nursing assistant; using this as a first step to become an rn.

experience- clinical:

life care of calmtown - cleaning and organizing residents rooms, personal care (foot, hair, skin, oral, perineal), assist injured resident with dressing, moving bedridden patients up, vitals, pedicare, clean and organize room, feeding residents, assisting with alzhimers residents, using lift,

macho manor-

dangright church hospital, surgical unit-

dangright church hospital, medical unit-

skills/qualifications:

multitask - in chaotic environments; this comes about through communication and

situational awareness

chain of command - fallow orders, utilize resources, follow proper channels

emotional stability - during intense situations, emotions distort the "decision-outcome"

attention to detail - small indicators can have major outcomes

lifting - proper lifting techniques learned while swamping

documentation - second nature after working for federal government

value of choice and respect

certifications

nurses aid certificate - 03/1900(pending state exam)

basic life support - 12/1900

screenings/vaccinations

influenza vaccination - 01/1900

tuberculosis screening - 01/1900(negative results)

drug test - 01/1900(negative results)

hepatitis a vaccination -01/1900

hepatitis b vaccinations - 01/1900

tetorifice shot - 01/1900

education:

the banks' community college - 555 west sixth avenue, booya, co 55555; [phone]

nurses assistant program**

mcdonalds high school *- 555 south 15th street, bingo, wy 82401; [phone]

work experience:

motorman - bigman oil; 7094 derka derka st., smallhouse, wy 55555

firefighter *- look at me ihc, perineal national park; 555 u.s. 55, nogood, co 55555

firefighter - blabla fuels crew; 555 south 55th street, bingo, wy, 55555

[Dragonfly777]

To be honest.....be nice, tell them you work hard, that your able to lift heavy things.....big plus for guys cause they need strong arms to move patients. Say your patient, and empathize with others. There isn't too much to been a CNA but physical work. There is a bunch that you do like vitals, maybe sugars, following up and communicating with nurses but that depends on the facility. This will be fast for you to learn once you get hired.